When Does Prescription Begin? Lessons from Tight Business Enterprise v Lordan
Understanding the Timing of Prescription in Contracts with Suspensive Conditions In South African contract law, few issues create more confusion than the intersection between prescription and suspensive conditions. When parties sign an agreement that is subject to a future condition, does the clock for prescription start ticking on the day of signature, or only once […]
The Renewal of Governance: South Africa’s New King Code and the Future of Ethical Leadership
The story of governance in South Africa has always been a moral one, a search for integrity in leadership and accountability in enterprise. Each version of the King Code on Corporate Governance has served as both a mirror and a guide, reflecting the values of its time while setting new expectations for ethical business conduct. […]
Influencers, Copyright & Shared Imagery: Key Lessons from a South African Case
A recent ruling in South Africa has cast a spotlight on how intellectual property laws apply in the influencer economy, specifically involving social-media personality Ntando Duma Mthombeni (Duma) and the agency Pixel Kollective (Pty) Ltd in Pixel Kollective (Pty) Ltd v Ntando Duma Mthombeni and MSL, decided on 15 September 2025. This judgement draws a […]
“Some Police Are Useless”: High Court Condemns Police Brutality and Upholds Victim’s Rights
A single sentence “some police are useless” led to a brutal assault, unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution. In Ratswene v Minister of Police, the Johannesburg High Court delivered a powerful judgment against police abuse, awarding R1.75 million in general damages and R65 000 for loss of earnings to the victim Acting Judge Ford condemned the […]
Selling Defective Cars: High Court Confirms Consumer Rights Under the Consumer Protection Act
The North Gauteng High Court recently reaffirmed the strength of South Africa’s Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) in the used-car industry. In Avura Motors t/a Avura Executive Auto v National Consumer Commission and Others (A68/2025), the court dismissed an appeal by a second-hand car dealership that had sold a defective Mazda BT-50 to […]
Employment Equity in South Africa: Is Your Business Compliant or Just Hoping for the Best?
The Compliance Reality Check Employment Equity submissions are currently in full swing across South Africa, but filing your annual reports is only the beginning. True compliance means your business can confidently demonstrate fair, inclusive employment practices if the Department of Employment and Labour pays a visit. The Employment Equity Act (EEA) is not a mere […]
Crypto Regulation in South Africa: Exchange Control Rules and the SBSA Decision
Crypto assets operate in an unconventional legal environment. Unlike traditional currency issued by central banks, cryptocurrency functions through decentralised blockchain networks. Despite this distinction, digital assets can be traded, exchanged for goods and services, or used for fundraising and investment purposes in much the same way as money. South Africa has yet to establish a […]
Whistleblower Protection in South Africa | Legal Reforms, Risks & the Protected Disclosures Act
The brutal assassination of a health department whistleblower in Gauteng serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers faced by those who dare to expose corruption and misconduct. Despite widespread outrage, whistleblowers across South Africa continue to live under threat. In one case, an employee who reported alleged price gouging at a state-owned rail company […]
Alcoholism and Substance Dependency in the Workplace: Misconduct or Medical Incapacity?
Understanding the Legal Distinction Substance abuse in the workplace remains one of the most complex challenges facing employers in South Africa. Beyond its operational impact, it raises a crucial legal question, should substance dependence be managed as misconduct or as incapacity? The distinction is not merely academic. It determines whether an employer is justified in […]
South Africa Officially Removed from FATF Grey List — A Major Win for Investors and the Property Market
A Landmark Decision Restoring Global Confidence In a significant milestone for South Africa’s financial credibility, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has formally removed the country from its grey list following the Paris Plenary on Friday. This decision reflects the success of South Africa’s far-reaching reforms to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, reforms that […]